Joyce Jiang
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Joyce Jiang

product design engineer in New York City, she/they

currently seeking product design, design engineering, and/or front-end engineering internships for summer 2023!

2 years ago

About

first-gen studying cognitive science, hci, and ethics @ Columbia. self-taught design engineer with a focus on UI design and front-end web applications. curious about startups, design systems, user interface design in the era of generative AI, and creative technology

Projects

2023

Dashboard design for IoT Technology for the C3.AI take-home assignment. Executed in 3 days. Private, reach out for case study

2023

An AI user interview assistant with real-time interview feedback through suggestions for follow-up questions, interview analysis, and search engine to understand customer pain points, needs, and insights.

2023

Reimagining organization and decluttering on the Figma Dashboard.

2022

end to end process of designing a generative non-fungible token art collection for the floodgate outliers program and developing a web app to mint the nft using reactjs, html, css

2022

Building web for Hoot Magazine, Columbia University's fashion publication with HTML/CSS

2022

using js to code a game that allows u to test your memory

2021

.. spotify wrapped. netflix edition.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
New York, New York

Designed, developed, and managed the interactive web page and user interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to provide an online platform for readers;
Managed a range of content, including blog pieces, photoshoots, and other features, ensuring that all content is on-brand and engaging for readers on the website;
Monitored website performance, utilizing SEO and analytics tools to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven decisions;

2022 — Now
Product Design, Management, and Operations Intern at Stealth Startup backed by Sequoia Ventures
Remote

Led user interviews and user research initiatives to assist product thinking and validate design decisions;
Developed experience flow maps and journey maps to effectively communicate complex user flows to cross-functional teams
Conduct agile domain and regulatory research to gain a deep understanding of the problem space and insight into user needs;
Designed and built out user experience flows for a specific consumer feature in the MVP;
Facilitated UX teardowns of competitor products, identifying opportunities for improving the user experience and providing valuable insights into industry trends;
Sourced 40 senior role engineers every day conducting initial candidate screens;

2023 — Now
Teaching Assistant at Columbia University Mechanical Engineering Department
New York, New York

IEME4200 taught by Harry West
Assisted in the grading of weekly assignments for 50 students and provided personalized feedback to students to help them improve their understanding of course concepts;
Identified a relevant problem space for the final project (Project Redesign) selected by the instructor;

2022 — 2022

Led product development and product thinking for MVP for the consumer web and mobile platform and restaurant backend platform;
Designed and implemented a user-centered approach to UI design, contributing to the creation of intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance the overall user experience;
Managed the product design process from conception to launch, demonstrating expertise in project management and product development;
Advised and consulted with CEO and business investors to build out Product, brand strategy, and design to reimagine the restaurant hospitality experience;

2021 — 2022
Menlo Park, CA

Developed and launched a generative NFT art collection, utilizing advanced web development skills in ReactJS, HTML/CSS, and Solidity to create a custom minting page;
Served as a product design consultant, delivering innovative design solutions and interactive components for a user interface and product, while analyzing product-market fit for investment decisions;
Designed and implemented a comprehensive program curriculum for student founders, empowering them to identify inflection points, generate valuable insights, and build venture-scalable businesses;
Demonstrated expertise in program management, successfully guiding students through the program curriculum and supporting their entrepreneurial journey from ideation to launch;

2021 — 2022
Remote / Menlo Park

‣ researching competitors, analyzing competitor user interface and user experience
‣ developing low fidelity mockups to other departments of the company such as product gallery platform, user profile web page, "edit profile" web page
‣ working with a team of peer designers to design user interface of web and mobile platform of Opal

2017 — 2021
Stafford, VA

my first job ever was at my family restaurant :) taught me the grit and hard work of the food and service industry

‣ designed logo at 14 years old, photographed appealing meals for the menu, and presented menus and daily specials to customers while ensuring they had utensils
‣ greeted guests and escorted customers to their assigned tables or communicated delays,
‣ take pickup/Togo orders in person or over the phone and pack said togo orders

2020 — 2020
Peer to Peer Texter at TextSurge
Remote

‣ surveyed 8000 registered voters a day in key swing states for the 2020 Presidential Election
‣ informed registered voters about absentee ballots due to COVID-19 and voting location

2018 — 2019
Project Management Political Fellow at Qasim Rashid for Virginia state Senate
Stafford, VA

for Qasim Rashid's 2019 VA state Senate Campaign

‣ spearheaded projects of gathering over 9000 absentee ballots before Election Day along with youth voter engagement
‣ established phone banking events, advised group of volunteers on weekly canvassing parties
‣ made up to 30 calls a day of outreach for Qasim Rashid's political campaign

2019 — 2019
Remote

‣ coordinated daily content posting with scheduled Instagram grid/stories with designed graphics for over 100k followers
‣ expanded influencer network to reach out for 20+ events and features

Volunteering

2021 — Now
Web Dev Instructor, Program Leader Mentor at Jumpstarting Aspiring Developers and Entrepreneurs Program (JADE), Columbia University
New York, New York

Revised and developed a comprehensive web development curriculum that emphasized user interface and accessibility using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and GitHub;
Mentored and recruited a diverse cohort of 17 first-generation low-income (FLI/FGLI) first-year students;
Led engaging and informative office site visits with leading tech startups and companies, encouraging pre-professional development and exposure to the industry for the 2022 cohort;
Provided one-on-one mentorship and guidance, helping students overcome challenges, hosted office hours and help with interactive coding exercise;

2018 — 2020
Co-founder, Creative Outreach Director at Mobillizing Youth Project
Stafford, VA

cofounded a youth-led political organization in Stafford/Fredericksburg, Virginia

‣ launched student organizing projects such as town halls for local politicians
‣ partnered with progressive campaigns (Qasim Rashid, Joshua Cole) to increase youth engagement in politics through canvassing and phone/text banking
‣ created and managed website on Wix, enhanced social media platforms to reach 300 high schoolers in the area through graphic design outreach

2018 — 2019
Remote

‣ designed graphics and layouts on social media platforms for over 100 interviews conducted
‣ promoted inaugural mentorship program with professionals in career fields and summer political fellowships on social media

2018 — 2019
Remote

managed and designed creative layout and graphics for 12 magazine issues with over 2k audience interaction on social media

Education

2020 — Now
New York, New York

Activities and societies: ADDA (Athena Digital Design Agency), Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs (CORE), Jumpstarting Aspiring Developers and Entrepreneurs (JADE), Columbia Marketing Club, Data Product Initiative (DPI), Design@Columbia

Carolyn E. Agger ’31 Scholarship Recipient

2017 — 2020
International Baccalaureate Degree, Advanced Studies VA High School Degree at Mountain View High School
Stafford, VA

Activities and societies: President of International Baccalaureate Leadership Team; Superintendent's Equity, Diversity, Opportunity Committee, Member of National Honor Society, French Honor SocietyActivities and societies: President of International Baccalaureate Leadership Team; Superintendent's Equity, Diversity, Opportunity Committee, Member of National Honor Society, French Honor Society

‣ International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient
‣ IB Language and Literature HL, IB History of the Americas HL, IB Biology HL, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL, IB French B SL, IB Math SL
‣ Graduated Summa Cum Laude ranked top 2% with distinguished honors of 17 Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes
‣ Early College Scholar
‣ AP Scholar

Certifications

2020

IB Language and Literature HL, IB History of the Americas HL, IB Biology HL, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL, IB French B SL, IB Math SL

Contact

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